{"id":28239,"date":"2023-07-07T12:19:01","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T16:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlantamotorsportspark.com\/news\/?p=28239"},"modified":"2024-04-26T14:35:52","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T18:35:52","slug":"recognizing-dawsonvilles-rich-racing-history-atlanta-motorsports-park-pays-tribute-to-nascars-birthplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlantamotorsportspark.com\/lifestyle\/recognizing-dawsonvilles-rich-racing-history-atlanta-motorsports-park-pays-tribute-to-nascars-birthplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognizing Dawsonville’s Rich Racing History: Atlanta Motorsports Park Pays Tribute to NASCAR’s Birthplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Nestled in the heart of the North Georgia mountains, Dawsonville is widely regarded as one of the birthplaces of NASCAR, with a rich racing heritage that has shaped the motorsports world. Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP), situated in this historic town, proudly acknowledges and celebrates Dawsonville’s influential role in the early days of southern stock car racing. By honoring the remarkable individuals and legendary racers who emerged from this small Georgia town, we pay tribute to their indelible contributions and the spirit of speed and excellence that continues to thrive. Join us as we embark on a journey through Dawsonville’s captivating racing history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foundations of Speed – Raymond Parks and the Pioneers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dawsonville’s connection to racing can be traced back to the influential figures who laid the groundwork for the sport. Raymond Parks, a prominent Atlanta liquor-store owner and native of Dawson County, played a pivotal role by financing operations for several early racers. Parks’s cousins, Roy Hall and Lloyd Seay, both hailing from Dawson County, convinced him to support their racing aspirations in 1938. Parks provided top-notch cars prepared by Red Vogt, a skilled garage owner and mechanic from Atlanta. Hall and Seay dominated the stock-car racing scene in the Southeast and Midwest during the late 1930s and early 1940s, establishing a strong foundation for the sport’s growth.<\/p>\n\n\n